BY ADERONKE ADEYERI

Badagry was agog, penultimate Friday, when members of District 404B1, Lions International Club stormed the coastal city to celebrate its 2nd district annual convention.

However, highlight of the event  was the foundation-laying ceremony of an eye centre at the Badagry General Hospital. The District Governor, Lion Omolola Anobili whose lifestyle is associated with service and integrity and a determination to make a difference, emphasized the need for well-to-do Nigerians to partner with the NGO to impact positively on the society.

“I must confess, we are not so charitable in this part of the world. This is because we have people in Nigeria who have the resources but are not just willing to affect their environment positively”. She also stated that “I have decided to concentrate fully on what the Lions hold dearly to their hearts.

We got to know that the eye centre here in Badagry which also serves people in Cotonou, Ifo, Igando, even Apapa can be likened to a kitchen. So when we got the approval from the Lagos State government, we didn’t look back’’, she said The representative of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin applauded the bold steps of the District and assured the Lions that the Ministry will be more than willing to partner with them under the district.

According to the District Governor, Lions-led activities include supplementary support to campaigns on children’s vaccination, empowering the youths through various activities, advocating for increased support for immunisation systems during World Immunisation Week and lots more.